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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.25, 665.77 and 281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.25, 665.77 and 281.65 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.25 : 665.77 = 281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.25/665.77 = 281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.25x = 665.77 × 281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.25x = 187,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,511.50/444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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